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101 For a sleeper density of (n+5), the number of sleepers required for constructing a broad gauge railway track of length 650 m is
A 975
B 918
C 900
D 880

Answer: 900
102 Consider the following surveys.

1. Reconnaissance survey

2. Preliminary survey

3. Traffic survey

4. Location survey

The correct sequence in which these surveys are conducted before the alignment of a track is finalised is
A 1,3,2,4
B 1,3,4,2
C 3,1,4,2
D 3,1,2,4

Answer: 3,1,2,4
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103 Consider the following statements about concrete sleepers.

1. They improve the track modulus.

2. They have good scrap value.

3. They render transportation easy.

4. They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily. Of these statements

A 1 and 2 are correct
B 2 and 3 are correct
C 3 and 4 are correct
D 1 and 4 are correct

Answer: 1 and 4 are correct
104 Consider the following statements: Automatic signalling system results in

1. greater risk

2. higher efficiency

3. avoidance of block instruments

4. higher operating cost Of these statements

A I and 2 are correct
B 3 and 4 are correct
C 1 and 4 are correct
D 2 and 3 are correct

Answer: coefficient of friction
105 The reception signal is

i) outer signal

ii) home signal

iii) starter

iv) advanced starter The correct answer is

A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i)and(iv)

Answer: (i) and (ii)
106 In a scissors cross-over, the crossings provided are

i) 2 obtuse angle crossings

ii) 4 obtuse angle crossings

iii) 4 acute angle crossings

iv) 6 acute angle crossings The correct answer is

A (i) and (iii)
B (i)and(iv)
C (ii) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iv)

Answer: (i)and(iv)
107 Switch angle depends on

i) heel divergence

ii) length of tongue rail

iii) flangeway clearance

iv) throw of switch

The correct answer is
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i)and(iv)

Answer: (i) and (ii)
108 Study the following statements regarding creep.

i) Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track,

ii) Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails,

iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track. The correct answer is

A only (i)
B (i)and(ii)
C (ii) and (iii)
D (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer: (i)and(ii)

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